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To ensure your motorcycle last longer, you have to take good care of it. Here are the areas that you should look at to make sure that your bike is in its best condition all the time:

Check Your Tire Pressure And Tread.

The tires should have no flat spots or dry rot. Also, when the tread looks visually worn, you need to change the tire. Try to modify the tire in this condition and do not to wait until the tire is bald or threads show. The tires need to be taken care of before that happens. It is advisable to keep the receipt of when the tires were purchased. This will help you can keep track of how many miles are on them.

Check On The Fluids.

It is always a good idea to keep fluids such as brake fluid topped up. Check your brake fluid, by only looking at the container on the handle. Brake fluid is very vital to be checked for your safety. Another fluid you need to keep a watch on is your engine coolant in case you have a liquid cooled engine. If you have an air cooled engine, you can forget about this step. Although if you have a liquid engine coolant, it is advisable to check on the coolant to prevent overheating

Motorbike Lights.

This is very vital for your safety. If your lights appear to be dim, it is good idea to replace them. It is also advisable to replace the battery in this case for the sake of your lights, your starter, and other accessories. You will need to do a motorbike road test to check how it works.

Motorbike Chain

The drive chain should be well lubricated and should not be too slick looking. This is an important part of the motorcycle, and it is vital that it is kept in good condition. When the chain looks dry, you need to spray it with some chain lubricant. However, when it looks slack, you need to adjust the tension.

General Care.

Washing your motorbike on a weekly basis or as need arises will help protect your paint. If you keep your bike outdoors, there is the need to be covered completely, cover the bike to protect it from dust and other elements. These are some useful tips for every motorcyclist to apply in the care of their bikes.